Re:The Man Behind Common Core Math
by acdha on Wednesday December 31, 2014 @06:23PM
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A few years ago, a veteran teacher told me his version:
1. Introduce a new test with an unfamiliar blend of questions, new style questions, etc. but don't give teachers extra time to actually receive updated textbooks, update their classes, etc.
2. Start giving the test to students immediately before they have any experience with the new format
3. Use the result low test scores as proof that things were really bad before
4. As everyone gains experience with the new system, attribute rising scores entirely to the brilliance of the new model. Give bonuses to district / state officials.
5. Once scores plateau at roughly the previous levels after a few years, start talking about repeating the process. At no point should you seriously consider tackling the structural problems preventing holding perennially under-performing groups back.
1. Introduce a new test with an unfamiliar blend of questions, new style questions, etc. but don't give teachers extra time to actually receive updated textbooks, update their classes, etc.
2. Start giving the test to students immediately before they have any experience with the new format
3. Use the result low test scores as proof that things were really bad before
4. As everyone gains experience with the new system, attribute rising scores entirely to the brilliance of the new model. Give bonuses to district / state officials.
5. Once scores plateau at roughly the previous levels after a few years, start talking about repeating the process. At no point should you seriously consider tackling the structural problems preventing holding perennially under-performing groups back.